How You Can Help Divert Food Waste

Take action on climate change in your own kitchen today. It will not only save you money and keep your space organized, but a small amount of effort can make a big difference in our world.

One Emergency Can Change a Family Forever – Meet Grace and Joseph

"One emergency can change a family forever. Days after Grace* gave birth to her third and youngest child, complications from labor caused an unexpected series of heart attacks in [...]

Second Harvest Launches Its Largest Holiday Fundraising Campaign Ever As More Local Families Facing Inflation Need Support

A recent survey of Second Harvest of Silicon Valley’s clients shows increased costs and high gas prices are taking a significant toll on local families, with 93% reporting that they have bought less food due to the impact of inflation.

Food Insecurity Myths: Top 5 Common Myths

Do you know anyone who is food insecure? You might be surprised, because the signs of food insecurity aren’t always obvious.What is food insecurity? Is it the same as hunger?Hunger [...]

The Long Term Effects Food Insecurity Has On Families – Ana and Oscar’s Story

Before the pandemic, Ana would save small amounts of her husband Oscar’s paychecks to provide for their children’s futures. However, after Oscar lost his job in April 2020, the nearly [...]

Second Harvest of Silicon Valley Enters Critical Holiday Giving Season with a Funding Deficit

Donations are down, but need remains high as many local families struggle to recover from the economic crisis caused by the pandemic. Highlights: Second Harvest’s annual fundraising goal [...]

A Resilient Working Mother of Two During the Pandemic – Sulma’s Story

Sulma’s 1-year-old daughter plays and coos on her lap as she watches her 5-year-old son Jefferson play with his two cousins in their apartment in San Mateo. Every week, Sulma [...]

A Father and Son Duo With a Deep Bond – Freddy & Jeremy

Freddy came to the United States five years ago from El Salvador with his 4-year-old son and the child’s mother. They settled in Daly City. Now, Freddy is a [...]

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Give What Matters

Give What Matters Give what matters Since the shelter-in-place order started, several big boxes from Second Harvest of Silicon Valley have been showing up on Ernesto’s [...]